S2 52. Let’s Live Separately

Barbara lowered Melanie’s hand from her shoulder. Her tears

thickened.

“What do you think of me? A daughter? But why don’t you love me unconditionally, like other mothers?”

Unexpectedly, Melanie burst out laughing. The corners of her lips. twitched disdainfully. “You believe other mothers love their children without expecting anything in return?”

While raising her eyebrows, Melanie slowly shook her head. “You’re wrong, Dear. Other parents just never say it. Everyone considers children an investment. We didn’t raise you for free. Of course you have to repay our services. Especially you….”

Melanie stroked Barbara’s cheek. “In your entire life, have I ever failed to grant your wishes? I’ve always complied with all your requests. Where else can you find a parent as good as me?”

Barbara’s breath started to rumble. Her hands clenched into fists gripping her dress.

“Is this the reason you always pamper me? So you can ask for

rewards and I don’t have a reason to be free?”

Melanie pursed her lips. “I actually don’t want to say it directly. Bu what can I do? You’ve started to be disobedient lately. I’ve had to encourage you to get back on the right track.”

“You’re the one who made me lost, Mom!” Barbara’s tears fell without touching her cheeks. “Don’t you realize? I am nothing more than a spoiled girl who can only ask and order. I don’t have any provisions to face life.”

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“No, Darling,” Melanie shook her head firmly. “You’re wrong. You have beauty and that alone is enough to keep you going.”

“But I don’t want to be like you.” Barbara stepped back and stamped her foot. Every curve on her face was now filled with despair. “If I marry a man who only loves beauty, one day, my life will also end sadly.”

Melanie’s expression hardened again. Her throat was dry. “You call

life sad?”

“Yes,” Barbara breathed through trembling lips. “Just think about it carefully! You’re lonely. You don’t know the true meaning of love and family. You don’t understand the true meaning of life.”

Barbara’s breath began to hitch. Her shoulders rose and fell faster.

“All this time, you live only for pleasure and luxury. Without you knowing, those were the two things that made you a laughingstock. People knew that it was all fake, Mom. They didn’t really respect you.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief. She felt hot. However, Barbara still continued to give her coals.

“Please be aware, Mom! It’s not too late for you to change. M endless.”

to lec me. You are still young. Your life experience is absolutely nothing compared to

account? There were more people who sincerely supported me when I

five fingers stood up straight. Her eyes were closed beneath a

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me even more disappointed, Barbara. Your choice. yesterday was enough to break my heart. Don’t ruin my dreams

sighed faintly. There was little sparkle left in her eyes, just like hope. “So you will stick to the plan? And

closely. “Follow my words and someday, you will realize that it is all

a deep breath. While nodding, she swallowed the

bitterness.

I’m more confident in the choice I

go my own way,

Barbara to escape her intimidation. “You want to stay

sign this, Mom. After all the processes are complete, let’s live separately. I will reimburse all the costs that you have spent on me once I become

roaring again. Shaking her head slow whispered,

myself. So, please.” Barbara pushed the folder closer. “Sign it. Only with this, you, Dad and I can be happy in our own

Just like her uncontrolled emotions, the papers were scattered.

back to live here and a month has passed,

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Barbara paid no attention. Instead, she picked up the papers

have violated the conditions, Mom. Forget about the

sign this letter. Poor Dad if you suddenly change your mind. Dad is

sheets of paper. Without thinking, she rolled them up

for you. But this is your reward

mother’s words. She tried to

instead.

it, Mom! It

and ran to save Barbara. However, before

Madam. Don’t you feel

stopped covering her head. When she

her view.

sobs began to escape. Her heart was broken kn that the person who saved her was a man

eyes were getting hotter. The shaking of her shoulders became more noticeable. “You dare defy

now stood straight beside

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Melanie attacked again.

at Auntie’s arms. Her skin is turning red.” Emily stood on tiptoe stroking Barbara’s hand.

her eyes. Her

going to pretend to care about my daughter, hmm? Are you happy that you put her in this way? Are you happy that she now dares

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